AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic
Motor Oils are formulated to meet the latest API SN Resource
Conserving and ILSAC GF-5 industry specifications. AMSOIL
Signature Series Oils include 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30
and represent the very best motor oils AMSOIL has to offer,
allowing motorists to take advantage of maximum extended
drain intervals. AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor
Oils are recommended for drain intervals of up to 25,000
miles/one year, whichever comes first (15,000 miles/one
year in severe service conditions).
AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil is
specially formulated for the longer oil change intervals
recommended by vehicle manufacturers today. Its advanced
synthetic technology resists chemical breakdown for
maximum wear protection (and peace of mind) well beyond
the traditional 3,000-mile oil change interval.
AMSOIL XL Extended Life Synthetic
Motor Oils provide better wear control, high- and
low-temperature protection and increased fuel economy
compared to conventional oils. Formulated with extended-drain
boost technology, AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils provide
superior performance for up to 10,000-miles/six months,
or longer when recommended in owner’s manuals
or indicated by electronic oil life monitoring systems.
AMSOIL European
Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic
Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection
for high-performance European vehicles made by Volkswagen,
Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche and more. Its low-viscosity
formulation maximizes fuel efficiency without compromising
engine protection, while meeting strict European performance
requirements for gasoline and direct-injection diesel
engines designed for low-viscosity oils.
AMSOIL European
Car Formula 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil
Formulated for the needs of European
gasoline cars and light trucks. Blended with a broad
5W-40 viscosity rating. Allows for the maximum extended
drain intervals recommended while providing superior
protection and performance.
AMSOIL SAE 10W-40
Synthetic Premium Protection Motor Oil
For use in both gasoline and diesel
engines. Offers multi-functionality and wear protection.
Ideal for applications where the extra protection of
a higher-viscosity oil is desired. Excellent for motor
homes and older vehicles, as well as many types of modern
equipment and compatible with some motorcycles.
AMSOIL SAE 20W-50
Synthetic Premium Protection Motor Oil
For use in both diesel and gasoline
engines. Ideal for applications where the extra protection
of a higher-viscosity oil is desired. The higher viscosity
may help reduce motor oil consumption in equipment experiencing
higher than normal oil usage rates while running lower
viscosity lubricants.
AMSOIL Z-ROD
5W-30 and 20W-50 High Zinc Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Z-ROD™ Synthetic Motor
Oil is specially engineered for classic and high-performance
vehicles. A high-zinc formulation to prevent wear on
flat-tappet camshafts and other critical engine components,
along with a proprietary blend of rust and corrosion
inhibitors for added protection during long-term storage.
Excellent for use in high RPM, high
temp racing and high-performance applications under
severe conditions. Ensures critical engine components
are protected for the duration of the race. Reduces
friction for max power and cooler engine temperatures,
resulting in improved lap times and longer-lasting equipment.
P.i. improves fuel mileage an average
of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as
hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO)
up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores
power and performance. Reduces the need for costly
higher octane fuel.
Ea Oil Filters feature advanced full-synthetic
nanofiber technology and rank among the most efficient
filters available for the auto/light-truck market. When
used in conjunction with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils,
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters are guaranteed for extended service
life.
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AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils
AMSOIL Premium
API CJ-4 Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil
The premium choice diesel oil for model-year 2007 and newer heavy-duty and pickup truck
diesel engines requiring API CJ-4 emission-quality oil standards. Delivers extraordinary lubrication in diesel
engines in commercial, fleet and personal applications.
Exceeds modern specs for emission-quality diesel oil.
AMSOIL Premium
API CJ-4 Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Oil
The premium choice diesel oil for
model-year 2007 and newer heavy-duty and pickup truck
diesel engines requiring API CJ-4 emission-quality oil
standards. Delivers extraordinary lubrication in diesel
engines in commercial, fleet and personal applications.
Exceeds modern specs for emission-quality diesel oil.
AMSOIL SAE 15W-40
Heavy-Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil
Engineered for pre-2007 diesel engines
in on-road applications as well as all model year diesel
engines in off-road applications. High 12 TBN controls
acids from combustion blow-by and EGR. Additives control
soot thickening, oxidation and wear. Extended drain
capabilities reduce downtime and motor oil expenses.
AMSOIL OE 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel
Oil provides excellent protection and performance
in both on- and off-road diesel engines for the original
equipment manufacturer’s recommended drain interval.
It meets API CJ-4 specifications and is suitable for
both modern and older diesel applications.
AMSOIL Series
3000 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil
Engineered for pre-2007 diesel engines
in on-road applications as well as all model year diesel
engines in off-road applications. Also engineered for
all gasoline engines recommending API SL specifications
including turbo-charged vehicles. Provides superior
wear protection and fuel efficiency.
Engineered for pre-2007 diesel engines
in on-road applications as well as all model year diesel
engines in off-road applications. High 12 TBN controls
acids from combustion blow-by and EGR. Additives control
soot thickening, oxidation and wear. Extended drain
capabilities reduce downtime and motor oil expenses.
AMSOIL Synthetic
SAE 10W-30/SAE 30 Heavy-Duty Motor Oil
Exceeds both 10W-30 multi-grade and
SAE 30 straight-grade viscosity requirements. Provides
outstanding performance in pre-2007 diesel engines in
on-road applications as well as all model-year diesel
engines in off-road apps. Also recommended for gasoline
engines requiring API SL or previous specifications.
Total system cleaner and lubricity
improver for all types of diesel engines. Improves
performance and longevity of diesel engines while
reducing deposits, black smoke and emissions. Improves
fuel economy by cleaning dirty injectors. Restores
horsepower. Designed for heavy-duty diesel engines.
Ea Oil Filters feature advanced full-synthetic
nanofiber technology and rank among the most efficient
filters available for the diesel truck market. When
used in conjunction with AMSOIL synthetic motor oils,
AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters are guaranteed for extended service
life.
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AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils
AMSOIL 10W-30
Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motorcycle
Oil is the result of extensive research, and it is specially
formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles,
including high engine RPM, wet clutch lubrication, extreme
pressure regions of gears and rust common to short drives
and storage.
Advanced multi-functional formula for
both domestic and foreign motorcycles. Recommended for
high-performance liquid or air-cooled 4-stroke engines
and transmissions and both 4- and 2-stroke motorcycles.
Wet-clutch compatible. Not recommended where an API
GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
Advanced multi-functional formula for
both domestic and foreign motorcycles. Excellent in
air-cooled motorcycle engines due to high heat resistance.
Can be used in engines, transmissions and the primary
chaincase. Not recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5
gear oil is required.
Synthetic SAE 60 Motorcycle Oil is
a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute
best lubrication for their motorcycles. The result of
extensive research, it is specially formulated to excel
in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high engine
RPM, wet-clutch lubrication, extreme-pressure regions
of gears and rust common to short drives and storage.
AMSOIL Quickshot SE (AQS)
is a premium fuel additive formulated to thoroughly
clean and restore peak performance in motorcycle engines,
powersports equipment and small engine fuel systems.
It also stabilizes fuel between uses and during short-term
storage periods. Its revolutionary
technology focuses on three major fuel-related issues
plaguing motorcycles, small engines and powersports
equipment:ethanol,
water and dirty pump gas.
AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters reflect
the newest technological advances in the quest to meet
the unique demands of today’s high-stress motorcycle
engines. For the first time exclusive nanofiber technology
– the same technology used in the Abrams M1 tank
and other heavy duty applications – is available
for motorcycles.
The second edition of the
motorcycle white paper, A Study of Motorcycle
Oils, is now available. Many of the same oils
that were tested for the original edition were included
again, and a few new oils were added. See the test results
as the top motorcycle oils are tested against each other.
(read
more)
Although lubricants are often overlooked
as a way to improve efficiency and minimize costs, use of
AMSOIL
5W-40 Synthetic Premium Diesel Oil (DEO) over conventional
15W-40 oils presents fleets with an effective way to reign
in costs without sacrificing protection. In fact, industry
tests demonstrate a 1 percent fuel economy improvement by
switching to 5W-40 diesel oil, while the Environmental Protection
Agency’s (EPA) Federal Test Procedure confirms that
AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil provides up to 3 percent
better fuel economy than conventional 15W-40 diesel oils (1.6
percent improvement at a mix of 55/45 city/highway driving).
For example, a
single truck traveling an average of 120,000 miles per year
and receiving an average of six miles per gallon consumes
20,000 gallons of fuel a year. At a price of $3 a gallon,
annual fuel costs for this single truck are $60,000. By switching
from a conventional 15W-40 diesel oil to AMSOIL
5W-40 Synthetic Premium Diesel Oil and achieving a 1.6
percent fuel economy improvement, the truck reduces its annual
fuel usage by 320 gallons, saving $960. The savings mount
when extended to larger vehicle fleets. A 50-vehicle fleet
saves $48,000 in fuel costs, while a 100-vehicle fleet saves
$96,000. (read
more)
AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Diesel
Oil Offers Maximum Viscosity Protection
Hard working diesel
engines present a serious challenge to the lubricants that
protect them. Tight clearances and intense pressures can generate
enough force to tear apart the molecular structure of the
oil, causing permanent viscosity loss. Permanent viscosity
loss is termed “shear” and leads to accelerated
equipment wear and oil consumption.
Shear stability
measures a lubricant’s ability to withstand shear forces
without degrading to a lower viscosity. To meet CJ-4 requirements
for shear stability, the American Petroleum Institute (API)
requires diesel oils to pass the Kurt Orbahn 90-Cycle Shear
Stability Test.
Resisting shear
and maintaining protective viscosity in the harsh operating
conditions of diesel engines is challenge enough for many
diesel oils, but maintaining viscosity in the face of fuel
dilution is another challenge altogether. Factors such as
frequent starts, excessive engine idling, short trips and
cold weather have contributed to moderate levels of fuel dilution
in diesel applications for years, while recent issues with
emission systems have brought the fuel dilution problem to
a whole new level. (read
more)
AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel
Oil Field Study - Nordic Waste Refuse Hauler
Fleet owner
switches from Shell Rotella T 15W-40 Diesel Oil to AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Oil after seeing increased performance,
protection and cost savings
In order to test
the performance capabilities of AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME),
AMSOIL sought a partner with a fleet that operated in truly
severe conditions. The perfect match was found in Duluth,
Minnesota based Nordic Waste. Nordic Waste operates a fleet
of 10 International refuse haulers, providing trash and recycling
pickup to residential and commercial customers in the greater
Duluth/Superior, Wisconsin region. Nordic’s trucks operate
in the bitter cold of sub-zero winters as well as on humid
summer days that can top out at over 90 degrees F. In addition,
Lake Superior’s influence on the areas weather patterns
can create extreme temperature swings just miles from the
lake, something Nordic’s trucks encounter regularly.
The company’s fleet runs 12 hours a day with frequent
stops and redlined starts, all while hauling up to 22,000
lbs. of refuse and navigating the seriously steep hills of
Duluth. Nordic Waste was initially installing Shell Rotella
T 15W-40 before switching to AMSOIL. (read
more)
Dodge Dually Surpasses 633,000
Miles With AMSOIL Lubes
Brad Walthour
of Sunbury, Ohio speaks from experience when he talks about
the qualities and benefits of AMSOIL lubes and filters.
“I
rely solely on AMSOIL products to protect my investment in
a wide range of outside temperatures on various and challenging
terrain,” Walthour said. He uses AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver
during the cold months. “The fuel has never gelled,”
he said. “The engine and transmission have never been
dismantled, rebuilt or replaced.” He averages 26 mpg
an 55 miles per hour when he’s not towing anything and
11.5 to 14 mpg when towing. He calculates his oil change savings
with AMSOIL products to be $300 a year, which doesn’t
include the added protection against wear and extreme temperatures.
(read
more)
Truck Driver Takes Big Savings
to the Bank Using AMSOIL Products
Terry Anderson
Jr. of Chesapeake, Virginia saves money, time and fuel using
AMSOIL products.
In fact, he saved
$5,679 the first year he switched to AMSOIL lubes, filters
and additives.
TAKING SAVINGS TO THE
BANK - Terry Anderson with his 2005
Peterbilt dump truck. Anderson reports savings of $5,679
in one year using AMSOIL lubes and filters.
“initially,
I was concerned about the upfront cost of about $400, but
soon found out it was money well spent,” he said.
Used oil analysis
at 10,000 and 25,000 miles deemed the oil suitable for continued
use, and he continued to run on the same oil.
“I changed
my full flow filter after the second sample was sent in,”
Anderson said. “The money I saved on oil alone in the
first 25,000 miles paid for the by-pass filter system.”
At one year, and more than 50,000 miles on the same oil, a
third oil analysis reported the oil good for continued use.
“The savings in the oil changes alone is enough to justify
using AMSOIL and the by-pass filter system,” Anderson
said. “More surprising was the increased fuel efficiency
I saw on a daily basis.”
He typically changes
the oil in the Peterbilt four or five times a year at $159
each change. “That is $759 a year.” He said. “I
didn’t have to get my hands dirty changing the oil at
all for a year thanks to AMSOIL and the by-pass filter system.”
Anderson also realized
increased fuel efficiency. “After changing my Peterbilt
over to AMSOIL lubricants and filters, I saw an increase in
my fuel efficiency of one mile per gallon,” he said.
His fuel efficiency increased again when he used AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate and Cetane Boost. “MPG is huge in my world,”
Anderson said. “The more miles I can go on one gallon,
the more money I put in the bank.”
With diesel fuel
prices being so high, AMSOIL lubricants, filters and additives
have saves Anderson’s company about $30 a day in improved
fuel efficiency.
Savings he realized
in the first 15 days with AMSOIL products paid for his initial
investment, Anderson said. “The remainder of the year
that $30 a day went straight to the bank along with the savings
from the extended drain intervals.” (see
savings chart)
Trucker Saves Thousands with
AMSOIL
Blake Thompson is one happy
trucker - in front of his first tractor
trailer that he switched over to AMSOIL products.
Blake Thompson
is one happy trucker.
Using AMSOIL products
in his diesel engines saved him $5,000 in fuel costs in one
year.
In 2006, Thompson
was a diesel mechanic in Fortville, Indiana when he fist became
familiar with AMSOIL products. Thompson had a dream of owning
his own trucking company.
In November 2007,
Thompson bought his first diesel tractor – a 1999 International
with an M11 Cummins engine, an Eaton 4-9 transmission, five
low-range gears, four high-range gears and a twin screw (two
differentials) rear-end. “It was in beautiful shape
with 580,000 original miles,” Thompson said.
Thompson is now
a local hauler with two trailers. He uses one for hauling
wood products – sawdust and wood chips, and the other
for agricultural products, including corn and soy beans. The
truck and tractor have a maximum gross weight of 80,000 pounds.
Thompson had his
truck for only a short time before he switched to AMSOIL.
With 590,000 miles on his tractor, he signed on the dotted
line to become a commercial account. He purchased AMSOIL
Engine Flush (AEF) and twin packs of AMSOIL
15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME).
Thompson said he
is more than happy he switched to AMSOIL products. He reports
that while towing his hopper trailer his fuel mileage increased
from 5.5 to 6.0 miles per gallon. While towing his walking
floor trailer the fuel mileage increased from 6.0 to 6.5 miles
per gallon.
Oil analysis at
10,000 and 20,000 miles showed the oil was “good for
continued use.” Typical oil drain intervals for the
big diesel engine is 20,000 miles.
Thompson was spending
$75,000 a year on fuel. After investing $500 in AMSOIL products,
he is spending $69,500 a year on fuel. That’s a savings
of $5,000 per year!
Thompson is considering
using oil analysis to extend his oil drain intervals even
further, but Thompson said he is so happy about the fuel savings
that he is satisfied changing the oil at his current drain
intervals.
Thompson also uses
AMSOIL
Synthetic 5th Wheel Grease (GFW) “because it goes
on easy and stays where you put it.” He can also see
the difference in the spring shackles and king pins with AMSOIL
Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease (GHD). Thompson says he used
to have to pump several pumps, with brand X grease, before
the grease started squeezing out. Now when he starts to pump
the grease gun, the grease immediately starts to squeeze out
of the joints. “That shows that the AMSOIL
Heavy Duty Grease stays where you put it.”
After
409,000 miles without an oil change, the AMSOIL-protected
Mack E7-400 engine in this truck was as wear-free as an engine
in comparable service treated to TWENTY TIMES the oil changes.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA
– “I didn’t see any surprises in
there at all. Based on my experience with AMSOIL Motor Oil,
it came out the way we expected,” said owner/ operator
Haywood Gray (left) of his 1990 Mack E7-400 engine. It came
out in good shape, exactly what you’d expect for a well-maintained
engine with 630,000 miles. Yet the engine’s oil had
not been changed for 409,000 miles!
Gray began using AMSOIL
Synthetic Heavy-Duty Diesel and Marine 15W-40 Motor Oil (AME)
in the E9-400 V-8 engine of his first truck, a 1984 Mack,
after the engine accumulated 45,000 miles. For 280,000 miles,
Gray changed his oil at 40,000-to 60,000-mile intervals though
his oil analysis reports showed, without exception, that the
oil was good for continued use. At 325,000 miles, Gray increased
his oil drain interval to 100,000 miles. The engine was torn
down at 600,000 miles when Gray decided to sell the truck.
(read
more)
See The Informative 409.000-Mile
Teardown Video
409,000 Miles On One
Oil Change With AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Field Study Proves Quality
of AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel and Marine Oil
In order to test the
performance capabilities of AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME),
AMSOIL sought a partner with a fleet that operated in truly
severe conditions. The perfect match was found in Duluth,
Minnesota based Nordic Waste. Nordic Waste operated a fleet
of 10 International refuse haulers, providing trash and recycling
pickup to residential and commercial customers in the greater
Duluth/Superior Wisconsin region. Nordic’s trucks operate
in the bitter cold of sub-zero winters, as well as on humid
summer days that can top out at over 90 degrees F. The fleet
runs 12 hours a day with frequent stops and redlined starts,
all while hauling up to 22,000 pounds of refuse and navigating
the seriously steep hills of Duluth. (read
more)
AMSOIL Products Improve Efficiency
and Reduce Operating Costs for Gerlach Trucking
AMSOIL INC., in conjunction
with Gerlach Trucking of Erskine, Minnesota, conducted a field
demonstration of its Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty
Diesel Oil, Super Duty Oil Filters and Dual-Gard filtration
system equipped with BE-110 by-pass filtration elements.
The test vehicle was a 1995
Freightliner FLD-120 powered by a Detroit 60 Series diesel
engine and utilized mainly in long-haul transports. The testing
covered a two-year period and the vehicle accumulated 212,326
total miles.
The goals for this demonstration included
showing that the use of AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty
Diesel Oil, in conjunction with the AMSOIL Dual-Gard filtration
setup and SDF Oil Filters, would result in improved efficiency,
reduced operating costs and environmental benefits when compared
to conventional petroleum lubricants and filtration methods.
As mentioned, the evaluation was conducted using a 1995 Freightliner
FD-120 equipped with a Detroit 60 Series diesel engine. The
AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil was sampled
at the manufacturer’s suggested oil drain intervals
and monitored through the use of oil analysis to ensure its
continued serviceability. The full-flow filtration units were
also monitored and replaced at 12,000- to 15,000-mile intervals,
while the By-Pass units were monitored and replaced at 24,000-
to 30,000-mile intervals. (read
more)
AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic
5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil is Correct Choice For Jeff Foster
Trucking
Ten 1996 Kenworth Class 8 tractors
used as interstate freight hauling vehicles and equipped with
Cummins N-14 ESP3 diesel engines participated in the demonstration.
Five trucks equipped with AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil, AMSOIL
BMK-12 Filter mounts and BE-110 By-Pass filtration elements
utilized 120,000-mile oil drain intervals,20,000-mile full-
flow oil filter change intervals and 40,000-mile By-Pass filter
change intervals, while the other five trucks continued using
petroleum motor oil, utilizing 20,000-mile oil and filter
drain intervals.
The objective of the field demonstration
was to prove that using AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil, together
with the AMSOIL
Dual-Gard filtration system, would result in a reduction
in operating expenses when compared to the use of conventional
petroleum lubricants and filtration methods. Verification
will be demonstrated through increased fuel economy, extended
drain intervals, reduced oil consumption and reduced maintenance.
(read
more)
AMSOIL Proves Superior in Clark
County Field Test
In
order to demonstrate the effectiveness of AMSOIL
15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil
and the AMSOIL Dual-Gard filtration system in reducing operating
expenses, AMSOIL and Direct Dealer Bill Andes began an ongoing
field test in October 1998 with the bus fleet of the Clark
County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
(MR/DD) in Springfield, Ohio.
Participating in the field
test are three 1997 International 3800 school buses, two equipped
with International 466 diesel engines and one with an International
466E diesel engine. Each had previously been running a conventional
petroleum-based oil.
Engine wear rates have decreased
significantly since changing to AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy
Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil. High temperature operating
conditions have also been reduced. This leads to enhanced
engine protection, and ultimately, to longer engine life.
Because the engines have been operating more efficiently,
three to five percent gains in fuel economy have also been
realized. The chart below compares the levels of wear particles
present in the previous conventional oil with the levels present
in the AMSOIL as of May 2001. The condition of the AMSOIL
at various testing intervals is documented below. (read
more)
8.2% More MPG with AMSOIL
Synthetic Lubricants
Replacing popular conventional engine
and driveline lubricants with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants
in Class 8 diesel-fueled vehicles increases fuel mileage up
to 8.2% according to the findings of an independent test facility.
Fuel accounts for roughly 37
percent of Class 8 truck operating expenses, and reducing
fuel expenses is a top priority for truck operators.
AMSOIL is the leader in the
race to develop fuel efficient low-viscosity lubricants for
trucking and other heavy-duty diesel applications. Independent
laboratory testing shows AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in the
engine and AMSOIL synthetics in the drivetrain provide up
to 8.2 percent more miles-per-gallon than other popular lubricants
provide. (read
more)
Diesel Oils Evolve With Diesel
Engine Designs
The latest round of emission
standards went into effect in 2007, requiring even more stringent
NOx and particulate emissions reductions. While low levels
of EGR technology (10-15 percent) were successfully applied
in diesel engines to meet 2002 NOx emissions standards, most
manufacturers incorporated increased EGR rates of 25-35 percent
in order to meet 2007 standards. Increased EGR rates mean
2007 and newer diesel engines run hotter than their predecessors,
requiring diesel oils meeting the latest API CJ-4 specification
to be formulated with improved oxidation resistance properties
to prevent thermal runaway and maintain engine protection.
Decreasing the level of sulfur
in diesel fuel has been determined to be the most cost effective
way to decrease particulate emissions. The introduction of
ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in June 2006 dropped diesel
sulfur levels from 500 ppm to 15 ppm in order to meet 2007
particulate limits, provide compatibility with NOx after treatment
systems and enable high EGR rates.
In addition, in order to further
reduce particulate emissions, diesel particulate filters (DPF’s)
were incorporated into all 2007 and newer American diesel
engines, and CJ-4 diesel oils are faced with the challenge
of balancing engine protection with DPF life. Increased EGR.
although effectively decreasing NOx emissions, results in
less efficient combustion and increased levels of soot, and
some of it finds its way into the engine oil. (read
more)
AMSOIL Boosts CJ-4 Diesel Oil
Offering
Upgraded
formulation, new viscosity and longer drain intervals provide
excellent value
AMSOIL has reformulated
its Premium
API CJ-4 Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil (DEO). In addition,
AMSOIL now offers a new 15W-40
Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DME). These exceptional
diesel oils provide a level of protection afforded only by
a truly high quality synthetic oil – and do so over
drain intervals of 3X (3 times) OEM recommended drain intervals.
They are the premium choice for API CJ-4 emission-compliant
diesel oil required by model-year 2007 and newer diesel engines.
Formulated for vehicles fitted with exhaust treatment devices,
DEO and DME are also backwards compatible, offering maximum
protection to all diesel applications. (read
more)
Superior Filtration Plays Important
Role in Engine Protection
A great deal of emphasis is
placed on the importance of using the most advanced high-quality
lubricants, but superior filtration is often taken for granted.
The general attitude displayed by many consumers is to use
whatever is cheapest, even when they've invested is superior
lubrication. While AMSOIL synthetic motor oils provide unbeatable
protection, performance and economy, they require the assistance
of filtration. Without filtration, by-products from the combustion
process and abrasive materials ingested from the air will
ultimately destroy an engine. (read
more)
AMSOIL Ea Absolute
Efficiency Air Filters - Nano Fiber Technology
High
quality gear oils must lubricate, cool and protect geared
systems. They must also carry damaging wear debris away from
contact zones and muffle the sound of gear operation. Commonly
used in differential gears and standard transmission applications
in commercial and passenger vehicles, as well as a variety
of industrial machinery, gear oils must offer extreme temperature
and pressure protection in order to prevent wear, pitting,
spalling, scoring, scuffing and other types of damage that
result in equipment failure and downtime. Protection against
oxidation, thermal degradation, rust, copper corrosion and
foaming is also important.
AMSOIL submitted its 75W-90
Synthetic Gear Lube (AGR)
and Valvoline 75W-90 Gear Lube to an independent laboratory
for quality comparison tests. The gear lubes were tested according
to ASTM testing procedures in several critical performance
areas, including oxidation resistance, viscosity retention
and cold temperature fluidity. Oxidation resistance was measured
using the L-60-1 Thermal Oxidation Stability Test, viscosity
retention was measured using the KRL Shear Stability Test
and cold temperature fluidity was measured using the Brookfield
Viscosity Test. Additional load carrying, wear, extreme pressure
and scoring protection tests were performed exclusively on
AMSOIL
75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube using the L-37 High Torque
Axle Test and the L-42 High Speed Axle Test. (read
more)
Why Motor Oil Deteriorates
It is common knowledge that,
at some point, engine oil must be changed. It's something
that is preached relentlessly to vehicle owners by vehicle
manufacturers, quick lubes and oil companies. But consumers
are widely unaware of what exactly makes oil changes necessary.
Many factors contribute to a
motor oil's demise, but it is essentially the accumulation
of contaminants in the oil and chemical changes in the oil
itself that make a motor unfit for further service. With time,
it is inevitable that the oil will be contaminated by dirt
or sludge, or succumb to the extreme pressures or temperatures
found inside an engine. AMSOIL Motor Oils are formulated with
the industry's most advanced synthetic base stocks and additive
packages to combat the forces that deteriorate conventional
oils. (read
more)
What is the NOACK Volatility
Test?
Volatization is a term used to describe
what happens to a fluid as it is heated to the point it begins
to "boil off." Upon reaching a certain temperature,
oil will begin to lose some of its lighter weight molecules
as they "boil off" and leave heavier weight molecules
behind. Not only does this cause higher oil consumption, this
process can also cause increased viscosity making the oil
more difficult to circulate through the lubrication system.
(read
more)
Quality Takes Priority at AMSOIL
The AMSOIL chemical laboratory
plays an important role in the daily operations at AMSOIL
headquarters. The lab fulfills tech service requests, performs
competitor testing and comparisons, and works on the research
and development of products at AMSOIL. One of the most important
jobs at the lab is quality control. AMSOIL is known for formulating
high-quality products and the AMSOIL chemists ensure that
everything coming in and going out meets AMSOIL standards.
How do they do it? (read
more)
Fuel Dilution Surfaces as Issue
in Some Modern Diesel Engines
AMSOIL has documented
two separate fuel dilution issues in modern diesel applications,
one of which has forced the company to reduce its drain interval
recommendations in a few applications using AMSOIL
Premium CJ-4 Synthetic Diesel Oils (DEO, DME). AMSOIL
recently released a technical service bulletin detailing that
fuel dilution issue and providing updated recommendations
for AMSOIL Premium Diesel Oils. (read
more)
AMSOIL has documented
increasing levels of fuel contamination (fuel dilution) in
the engine oil of 2007-2008 light-duty Ford, GM and Dodge
diesel pickups, and indications are that 2009-2010 models
are also affected. Research indicates fuel dilution is intensifying
due to the use of in-cylinder post-fuel injection during the
engine’s exhaust stroke to regenerate the diesel particulate
filter (DPF). Fuel in the oil reduces the oil’s life
expectancy and effectiveness. Because diesel fuel is a natural
solvent, fuel dilution in motor oil causes a decrease in viscosity
which may lead to an increase in engine wear rates.
Although AMSOIL
Premium Diesel Oils have shown the ability to maintain integrity
under fuel dilution conditions, the abnormally high rate and
unknown long-term effects have forced AMSOIL to adjust its
drain interval recommendations as a precautionary measure
in 2007-2010 Dodge 6.7L, Ford 6.4L and GM 6.6L LMM light-duty
turbo-diesel pickups. In these applications, AMSOIL recommends
changing AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic Diesel Oils (DEO,
DME) at the manufacturer-recommended drain interval. Drain
intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
AMSOIL previously
announced a fuel dilution issue in 2007-2009 on-highway Caterpillar
C13 and C15 engines that forced the company to adjust its
drain interval recommendation in those applications to the
manufacturer-recommended drain interval.
In all other applications,
AMSOIL full synthetic diesel oils are recommended for three
times (3X) the OEM recommendation, not to exceed 50,000 miles/600
hours or one year, whichever comes first, while Synthetic
Blend 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Gasoline Motor Oil (PCO)
is recommended for the longest OEM recommended drain interval.
Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
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After
409,000 miles without an oil change, the AMSOIL-protected
Mack E7-400 engine in this truck was as wear-free as an engine
in comparable service treated to TWENTY TIMES the oil changes.
In
order to demonstrate the effectiveness of 
8.2% More MPG with AMSOIL
Synthetic Lubricants
High
quality gear oils must lubricate, cool and protect geared
systems. They must also carry damaging wear debris away from
contact zones and muffle the sound of gear operation. Commonly
used in differential gears and standard transmission applications
in commercial and passenger vehicles, as well as a variety
of industrial machinery, gear oils must offer extreme temperature
and pressure protection in order to prevent wear, pitting,
spalling, scoring, scuffing and other types of damage that
result in equipment failure and downtime. Protection against
oxidation, thermal degradation, rust, copper corrosion and
foaming is also important.